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An animal shelter in Seattle, Washington, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Tue-Sun 1pm-5pm; Monday by appointment for redemptions only. Adoption fees: Adult cat: $30; kitten (under 6 months): $75, or $100 for two; senior or special-needs cats: free.

Adoption fee From $30
Hours Tue-Sun 1pm-5pm; Monday by appointment for redemptions only
Areas served Seattle and the surrounding area, Washington
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $30

Adult cat: $30; kitten (under 6 months): $75, or $100 for two; senior or special-needs cats: free.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Seattle Animal Shelter at (206) 386-7387 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

King County at a glance

Population 2,287,171
Housing units 1,003,284
Est. households with a cat 302,078

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adult cats are $30; kittens (under 6 months) are $75, or $100 for two; senior or special-needs cats are free.

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Sunday 1pm-5pm; Monday by appointment for redemptions only.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Seattle Animal Shelter at (206) 386-7387 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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